George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis

British earl (1755-1801)
Person human Q5540513
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George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis

Summary

George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis is a human[1]. He was born on July 7, 1755[2]. He died on January 16, 1801[3].

Key Facts

  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was born on July 7, 1755[2].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis died on January 16, 1801[3].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's father was Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis[4].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's mother was Barbara Herbert, Countess of Powis[5].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire[6].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire[7].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was educated at St John's College[8].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's education included a stint at Eton College[9].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis is recorded as male[10].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's noble title is recorded as Earl of Powis[12].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's family name is recorded as Herbert[13].
  • George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's given name is recorded as George[14].

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Origins and Family

George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was born on July 7, 1755[2]. His father was Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis[4]. His mother was Barbara Herbert, Countess of Powis[5].

Education

Educated at St John's College[8], a college of the University of Cambridge[15], in United Kingdom[16], founded in 1511[17] and Eton College[9], a public school[18], in United Kingdom[19], founded in 1440[20].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire[6], a position[21], in United Kingdom[22] and Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire[7], a title[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Death and Burial

George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis died on January 16, 1801[3].

FAQs

Who were George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's parents?

George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's father was Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis[4]. George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's mother was Barbara Herbert, Countess of Powis[5].

Where did George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis go to school?

George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was educated at St John's College[8] and Eton College[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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